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• posted: Sep. 16, 2024
• Dr. Joe,  subluxation,  misalignments,  constipation,  colic,  ear infections,  acid reflux,  newborn,  pediatric care

Chiropractic care for newborns has gained popularity in recent years as parents seek gentle, non-invasive treatments to support their baby's health and development. While the idea may seem unusual at first, there are several reasons why parents choose to have their newborns receive chiropractic adjustments. Read More

• posted: Feb. 19, 2024
• Dr. Joe,  Breech,  Webster technique,  misalignment,  subluxation,  constipation,  birth trauma,  colic,  ear infections,  Chirokids,  Asthma

I am constantly getting asked “why are so many parents taking their children to see a certified pediatric chiropractor?”. I tell them that the answer is quite simple, children have spines and a nervous system just the same as adults do. We want to make sure they are taking good care of it especially during the developmental years. Read More

• posted: Feb. 07, 2024
• Dr. Joe,  misalignment,  subluxation,  birth trauma,  pediatric chiropractor

This is a very common question that I do get asked, especially with newborn babies. The birth process can be very stressful, not only on the mother but the baby also. During the delivery process, sometimes there can be difficulty which can cause injuries to the very upper neck, upper back and shoulder regions of newborns. With some forceps and suction deliveries, this injures and strains the upper neck region in an infant which can cause muscle spasm, sometimes called torticollis and some complications after delivery. Read More

• posted: Jan. 24, 2024
• misalignment,  chiropractic adjustment,  nervous system,  subluxation

Few times a week, I often hear that… you know “I just don't believe in chiropractic”. My response to the statement is not defensive but engaging and educating in the health conversation. Which, I understand why you may not believe in chiropractic, but it's not about a belief or a religion. Chiropractic is principled in allowing the body to work and function at 100% through a specific chiropractic adjustment. Read More

• posted: May 12, 2023
• Dr. Joe,  misalignment,  chiropractic adjustment,  subluxation,  trauma,  expect miracles,  infant chiropractic,  addiction

People ask me what is has been your most difficult maybe rewarding case recently. Well, a few months ago I had the distinct ability to consult, examine, consult and treat a very tiny little girl and we're going to call her "Miracle". Miracle as I am seeing many times recently, was born addicted to certain chemicals and was struggling not only be healthy, but just survive on a daily basis. Her now adopted mother, who in the most instinctual and loving way, took this little baby and started to care, feed her properly and love her like she's never been loved before. Read More

• posted: Sep. 11, 2022
• Dr. Joe,  misalignment,  subluxation,  gas,  constipation,  colic,  crying,  infant,  indigestion,  colicky baby,  breast feeding,  upper cervical chiropractor

Colic is defined as the inability to comfort a crying young child or baby that exhibits periodic fussiness that can last up to hours or even days. This colic is characterized by a loud piercing cry, tightened or tensed stomach muscles, flexed legs and clenched fingers with the inability to try to calm down. In general it starts about three weeks of age and can last up to three months but even as long as six months. Colic affects approximately 10- 20% of newborns. While the research reports there is no one specific cause and with that in mind, makes it very difficult to treat a colicky baby. Other suggestions include that while you're breast-feeding, you sure don't want to consume foods that give you gas or indigestion like broccoli, cauliflower, garlic, onions and even spicy foods. it may be even as simple as an food allergy to the type of baby formula that you're feeding your newborn. Read More

• posted: Oct. 19, 2021
• subluxation,  arthritis,  shoulder pain,  poor posture,  disc protrusion,  numbness,  arm pain,  nerve root,  autoacident,  repetitive injury,  degenerative arthritis,  herniation,  disc buldge,  spinal misalignment

So how is it that my arm pain and numbness in my hands is coming from my neck? So the answer to that is quite simple, while there can be other reasons that may be more serious causing your arm pain. Typically what I find after a examination, consultation and x-rays that many times it is originating from the neck region. There is a series of nerves that come out of your neck called the brachial plexus, they form a network of nerves that innervate the shoulder, arm, forearm and hands. Read More

• posted: Jan. 29, 2021
• Dr. Joe,  Sheppard Chiropractic,  subluxation,  Upper Cervical Chiropractic,  BBC,  brain body connection,  Atlas,  Axis

What is the BBC? Well, there's two meanings actually… the BBC does mean the British Broadcasting company of London, but as a pertains to your health, it is the Brain Body Connection. I truly believe that this is one the most important concepts that you can understand from a chiropractic standpoint. And the reason for that is that the brain is connected to the body at the skull and very upper neck which is what we call the Upper Cervical or atlas/axis region. Read More

• posted: Dec. 06, 2020
• Dr. Joe,  misalignment,  subluxation,  otitis media,  Colic,  Acid Reflux,  gas,  GERD,  Ear Infection,  upper neck,  birth process,  Infants,  optimal nerve function,  Pediatric Chiropractic,  constipation

I get asked all the time what are the main reasons that infants get chiropractic adjustments at your office. Well these are my three top reasons that parents bring their infants to the office they are in no specific order , they are colic, acid reflux and ear infections. So, let's go over each one separately with the frequency, causes and treatment options. Read More

• posted: Aug. 29, 2020
• Dr. Joe,  Sheppard Chiropractic,  misalignment,  subluxation,  golden years,  pediatric,  infants,  teenagers,  baby boomers

One of the most inaccurate assumptions people make about chiropractic is that it is for any certain age or condition. The truth is that chiropractic care is useful and effective for people of ALL ages and stages of life, no one is too old or too young to get an adjustment. Chiropractic care focuses on restoring and maintaining the health of the body’s nervous system. When there is interference in the nervous system, it can cause dysfunction in the body and all of its different moving parts. This dysfunction occurs when the spine is out of alignment, which puts pressure on the nervous system. This is called a “subluxation” or misalignment. These subluxations will not only affect the way the body functions, but can also cause pain due to pinched, irritated, and compressed nerves. Read More

• posted: Mar. 16, 2020
• Dr. Joe,  Dr. Joe Sheppard,  misalignment,  subluxation,  self healing,  self regulating,  chiropractic principles,  master controller of the body

There are 3 foundational chiropractic principles that explain what chiropractic is and how it works. These principles are the basis of all chiropractic techniques and philosophies, so understanding them will help you decide if chiropractic care is right for you, and how you personally can benefit from chiropractic adjustments. Read More

• posted: Jan. 31, 2020
• back pain,  subluxation,  misalignments,  neck pain,  Sheppard Chiropractc,  chiropractic adjustments,  headaches,  sciatica,  seniors

Chiropractic care focuses on restoring and maintaining the health of the body's nervous system. When your nervous system is optimized and functioning properly, it enables the body's powerful healing and restorative systems to thrive. Interference in your nervous system causes pain and dysfunction in the way your body works. This interference is known as subluxation or misalignment. Muscles, bones and joints may become injured and misaligned resulting in nerves being irritated, pinched, or compressed, causing interference in the nervous system. This can lead to a variety of symptoms including pain. Thru chiropractic adjustments, we remove spinal misalignments and restore the function of the nervous system and allow the innate or natural healing mechanisms of the human body to take over. Chiropractic care is useful and effective for people of all ages and stages of life. Read More

• posted: Dec. 23, 2019
• Dr. Joe,  Dr. Joe Sheppard,  misalignment,  chiropractic adjustment,  nervous system,  subluxation,  Star wars,  Innate,  Skywalker,  Jedi Master,  the Force Awakens,  Yoda,  Luke Skywalker,  Darth Vader

As we patiently wait for Star Wars Episode XI, the rise of Skywalker as Rey, Finn and Poes journey continues with the power and knowledge of the generations before them. There is a lot of symbolism in comparison as to your health and chiropractic and the Star Wars saga. There is a limitless force within every cell, organ, gland tissue of your body that is not only God-given or INNATE that allows your body to express 100% potential and maximum health. You are born with this power and intelligence and it doesn't require any training. Innate is the intelligence wired into you that governs every single act and cell in your body. Read More

• posted: Jul. 12, 2019
• Dr. Joe,  Sheppard chiropractic,  misalignment,  chiropractic adjustment,  Brain,  Spinal cord,  nervous system,  subluxation

Let’s begin with a question for everyone reading this; what do you think is the most important organ in the human body? Many people would probably think it’s the heart, however, it’s the brain! While your heart is a vital organ, the brain (and the nervous system that attaches to the brain) make up the most critical organ system in the human body. Read More